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Our mild summer weather makes it easy to forget that fire season is just around the corner, and the City is partnering with local fire agencies and experts to update our emergency plan. PG&E is approaching the wildfire season differently this year, with an expanded Public Safety Power Shutoff program that could impact Walnut Creek residents during times of high fire danger. PG&E will be hosting a Wildfire Safety Open House on Thursday, July 11, in the Camellia Room at the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive. Please consider attending this open house, where you can drop in anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to meet with PG&E representatives and hear more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness. Find out more by visiting their wildfire safety website.
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
Have an opinion on traffic, transit or parking in Walnut Creek? Here's your chance to share your feedback directly with City Planners. Take our online survey on the topic of "Rethinking Mobility."
As with many urban/suburban areas, we recognize congestion is an important issue that will require many solutions. That's why we're working on strategic plan called Rethinking Mobility to reduce automobile trips and manage parking while enhancing access for those walking, biking, and using public transit. To learn more about the plan, visit our Rethinking Mobility website.
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Take a stroll through Walnut Creek Gardens: join us for the next "2nd Saturday Spotlight" on July 13
Just a few slots remain available for the Saturday, July 13, "2nd Saturday Spotlight" stroll through the Gardens at Heather Farm and the Ruth Bancroft Garden. You can get all the details and register online at the Spotlight webpage. Mark your calendars for our August 10 edition as well as we open up the City's Public Works Corp Yard -- one of our most popular tours!
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Give us your feedback on the Lincoln Avenue Complete Street Project
We heard from many of you about the Lincoln Avenue Complete Street project; now that the "pop-up" demonstration has ended, we are still taking feedback on the project and future of Lincoln Avenue. Please share your thoughts by taking our Lincoln Street survey. You are also invited to the upcoming meeting of the Transportation Commission, where this will be discussed. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, in the City Council Chamber. Staff and a consulting team will report on feedback to-date, which will help shape the vision for the street.
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Project "Ready-to-Learn" kicks off this month
The average family spends more than $700 per year on backpacks, school supplies and new clothes for their children, an amount that can be difficult to raise for many families in our region. You can help by contributing to the annual "Project Ready to Learn" backpack drive coordinated by the local nonprofit "Volunteer Emergency Services Team in Action." This annual effort runs July 15 through August 9, and you can drop off filled backpacks at either of the two Kaiperm Diablo Federal Credit Union branches in Walnut Creek (325 North Wiget Lane or 1600 South Main Street.) You can also order pre-filled backpacks. Find out all the details at the Project Ready to Learn website. Last year, nearly 1,670 filled backpacks were distributed throughout the County.
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Walnut Creek teens: consider applying for the City's Youth Leadership Commission
The City of Walnut Creek is accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Commission. This group of fifteen high school students who live in Walnut Creek provides a vital youth perspective to the City Council on major issues in the community. Commissioners develop leadership skills, learn about local government and engage their fellow peers in making a difference in the Walnut Creek community. Applications are online, and being accepted throughout the summer. The City is looking to fill 10 spots on the Commission. Interviews and selection of new commissioners will be in late August. Students interested in applying can contact Carla Hansen, Assistant to the City Manager.
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Walnut Creek TV recognized nationally for video production
Congratulations to Walnut Creek TV and producer Liz Payne for producing a national award winning video highlighting the public art installation outside garage at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The shareable video documenting the installation of artist Kristin Farr's unique bright, geometric mural is an eye-catching addition to the downtown public art scene. The video recently won a national Telly Award, which recognizes the best of the best in television and video production across the nation. Watch the video on Walnut Creek's YouTube channel.
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Summer Sounds: Outside @ the Lesher Center
Our popular free summer concert series returns, with concerts outside the Lesher Center in the outdoor plaza area on select Thursday nights from 5:30 pm. -- 7:30 p.m. On July 11, make plans to see Tumbledown House, a San Francisco group that has the incomparable ability to fuse vintage sounds and themes from yesteryear with modern instrumentation, original composition, and raw energy of today's performers.
July 25, join Tom Rigney and Flambeau as they bring their original, eclectic and emotional intensity to the plaza for a memorable concert. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase while you enjoy the summer sounds! Find out more at the Summer Sounds webpage.
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Music & Movies Under the Stars: Friday, July 12
Bring the family for "Lego Movie 2" at Tice Valley Park on Friday, July 12. The movie will begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m., but come early and enjoy live music starting at 7:00 p.m. In August, we'll move to Civic Park for "Captain Marvel," followed by "Jumanji" in September. The popular music and movie series if brought to you by the City of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek Recreation, and Walnut Creek Downtown. Get all the information at the Music & Movies Under the Stars webpage.
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Bedford Gallery presents Blow Up II
In response to the immense popularity of our 2015 exhibition BLOW UP, Bedford Gallery is excited to present a second exhibition of inflatable art from July 14 through September 15. Featuring a brand new roster of artists, BLOW UP II explores the imaginative ways that air is used as a tool to create large-scale sculptures. The exhibiting artists translate everyday materials and imagery into larger-than-life, yet nearly lighter-than-air art that is rich with meaning, resulting in a wide array of works that are figurative, conceptual, and abstract.
Join us at the opening reception on July 14 from 3-5 pm for a chance to meet the exhibiting artists and view their epic work! Admission is $5 general, $3 youth (13-17), 12 and under free. Free for Bedford Members.
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Join in the fun with Boundary Oak Golf Course's 50th Anniversary
Boundary Oak is celebrating 50 years of golf and events on July 19 - 21, with a weekend full of exciting activities for golfers and non-golfers alike. The Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament kicks off at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19. The cost of $50 per person includes green fee, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, and on-course contests.
On Sunday, July 21, bring out the family for a free ice cream social and open house, with live music, face painting and more. For additional information, please call Boundary Oak General Manager Mike Ash at 925-934-4775, extension 12.
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Chevron Family Theatre Festival: Saturday, July 20, Lesher Center for the Arts, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes the community to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment. Enjoy more than two dozen professional performances in the Lesher Center’s three theaters, in the lobbies, and right outside. Events outside are free; performances inside the Center’s three theatres are just $5 per person and run 30-60 minutes long and are appropriate for all ages. View the event schedule and purchase tickets online at lesherartscenter.org.
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